Technical Buyer

TT Electronics

  • Barnstaple, Devon
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Company Overview:COME JOIN OUR JOURNEY!When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions enabling a safer, healthier and more sustainable world. Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships. Our teams are fueled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world-class customer service. Be part of the journey. Role Overview and Responsibilities:IntroductionThe Technical Buyer is responsible for the procurement of complex engineered components and materials, combining commercial acumen with technical understanding. The role supports both ongoing production and new product introductions, collaborating closely with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure supplier capability, cost-effectiveness, and delivery performance.Key Responsibilities
  • Comply with all HSE requirements related to the role and work towards a zero-harm culture
  • Source and procure engineered parts such as PCBAs, machined components, custom magnetics, and subassemblies
  • Interpret and communicate technical drawings and specifications to suppliers
  • Work closely with Engineering to ensure purchased parts meet technical and functional requirements
  • Issue RFQs, assess supplier quotes, and lead commercial negotiations to drive value and cost savings
  • Manage supplier relationships, track delivery performance, and resolve issues
  • Support new product introduction (NPI) activities with timely sourcing and supply chain readiness
  • Contribute to supplier selection and qualification processes
  • Maintain accurate supplier and item data in Epicor ERP system (pricing, lead times, MoQs, etc.)
  • Support PPV tracking and cost-reduction initiatives, including value engineering and alternate sourcing
  • Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, and Quality on BOM accuracy, lead-time alignment, and risk mitigation
  • Ensure compliance with export/import regulations and customer-specific requirements
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:Core Requirements
  • Familiarity with aerospace or regulated industries is a key requirement for this role
  • Experience in technical procurement within a manufacturing or engineering environment
  • Strong understanding of technical drawings and specifications
  • Proven ability to negotiate commercially while balancing technical and quality requirements
  • Comfortable working in a high-mix, low-volume environment
  • Experience using Epicor ERP for procurement processes
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Understanding of sourcing strategies, cost drivers, and supplier development processes
  • Knowledge of import/export compliance and risk management desirable
  • Attention to detail, self-motivated, and outcome-driven
Desireable Skills and Experience
  • Knowledge of import/export compliance and risk management desirable
Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable WorldWe want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you!We hold Health and Safety in the highest regard at TT, with the Wellbeing of our employees our top priority. Any successful candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screening.Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, (i.e Hybrid working within office based roles) in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.#WeAreTT #BeMeAtTT:

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